Davis Qin
SYRACUSE
Summary
Aspiring event professional with hands on experience supporting VIP sporting events, coordinating university programs, and planning and executing recurring campus events. Passionate about creating seamless guest experiences through thoughtful planning, hospitality, and attention to detail.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Event Coordinator
'CUSE DUNKS™
Syracuse, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Founded and led a recurring campus event series, building an engaged student community through consistent, well organized programming.
- Planned and executed weekly events, coordinating scheduling, venue logistics, participant communications, and onsite operations.
- Partnered with campus organizations to expand programming and strengthen long term community engagement.
- Promoted events through social media while creating welcoming experiences that encouraged repeat participation.
Student Ambassador
Syracuse University Center of International Services
Syracuse, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Supported the planning and execution of orientation programs, welcome dinners, leadership retreats, and campus events serving 100+ international students.
- Coordinated event logistics, attendee communications, scheduling, and onsite operations across multiple university programs.
- Partnered with university administrators, faculty, and student leaders to deliver organized, welcoming participant experiences.
- Provided responsive hospitality and participant support throughout university events
Teaching Assistant
Syracuse University – Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Syracuse, NY
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Coordinated weekly alumni speaker events by managing scheduling, speaker communications, presentation logistics, and onsite preparation.
- Supported course operations for 150 undergraduate students through program coordination and stakeholder communication.
- Collaborated with faculty, alumni, and guest speakers to deliver organized learning experiences throughout the semester.
Volunteer Event Operations Assistant
Li Ning Sports (China) Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen, China
06.2019 - 06.2019
- Supported VIP hospitality during private meet and greet events featuring Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem across multiple event locations.
- Assisted with guest communications, autograph sessions, and onsite event operations throughout live programming.
- Maintained professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail while supporting confidential VIP experiences.
Volunteer Event Operations Assistant
Li Ning Sports (China) Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou, China
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Supported VIP hospitality during private meet and greet events featuring Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union.
- Coordinated guest arrivals, event timing, and participant movement alongside the operations team.
- Developed experience in luxury hospitality, guest relations, and stakeholder communication within a high profile event environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05.2027
Skills
- Event Operations
- Event Coordination
- Event Logistics
- Hospitality
- Guest Experience
- VIP Guest Support
- Stakeholder Communication
- Cross Functional Collaboration
- Scheduling & Event Planning
- Onsite Event Support
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
Timeline
Founder & Event Coordinator
'CUSE DUNKS™
01.2025 - Current
Student Ambassador
Syracuse University Center of International Services
08.2024 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Syracuse University – Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
08.2024 - 12.2024
Volunteer Event Operations Assistant
Li Ning Sports (China) Co., Ltd.
06.2019 - 06.2019
Volunteer Event Operations Assistant
Li Ning Sports (China) Co., Ltd.
07.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Syracuse University